Ellen Leventhal
@ellenlwrites.bsky.social
Author, Educator, and lover of children, dogs, and chocolate #12x12 picture book challenge, #Debbie’sSong, #AFloodofKindness #kidlit Rep’d by Ritu Anand D4EO Literary
A celebration of heritage, identity, and the powe of language. ellenleventhal.com/2026/05/ritu...
Ritu Anand and I AM MY LANGUAGE plus a Giveaway
EL: I’m so happy to welcome Ritu Anand to the blog today. I just re-read her beautiful book, I AM MY LANGUAGE, and I know you will love it as much as I do. This book is an ode to heritage, i…
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A great way for kids to explore the foundations of friendship and trust. And a sweet story! Want to win a copy of this book? Read the blog to find out how! ellenleventhal.com/2026/04/inba...
Inbal Alon and MADDY’S TOWERS plus a GIVEAWAY!
EL: I’m excited to end my very busy April by introducing you to Inbal Alon and her new book, MADDY’S TOWERS. Beautifully illustrated by Mandira Biswas, MADDY’S TOWERS is a lovely …
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Book Giveaway: Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family Incarceration Camp by Jolene Gutiérrez
Jolene Gutiérrez and Minoru Tonai have co-written a new picture book, Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family Incarceration Camp, illustrated by Chris Sasaki and being published by Abrams Books for…
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Wondering how you can make a usually non-kid-friendly comedian into the subject of a very kid-friendly bio? Don't miss this post! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2026/03/26/b...
Book Giveaway: BLAZING HUMOR by Ann Koffsky
Ann Koffsky has a new picture Book, BLAZING HUMOR, illustrated by Jason Kirschner and published by Intergalactic Afikoman on April 7, 2026. They have agreed to send a copy to the one lucky winner i…
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Winnie the Pooh as you've never seen him! Don't miss this giveaway! ellenleventhal.com/2026/03/anne...
Annette Pimentel, HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK, and a Giveaway!
EL: I’m excited to welcome author, Annette Pimentel to the blog today. She’ll be telling us all about her newest picture book, How a Bear Became a Book, which is beautifully illustrated…
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A new MG book, a paperback edition of an older one, and impeccable writing! Plus a chance to win these wonderful books! Don't miss this! ellenleventhal.com/2026/03/happ...
Happy Double Book Birthday to Michelle Lee! Plus a Giveaway!
El: They say March comes in like a lion, but today, our introduction to March includes someone fierce, but much nicer than heavy winds. I’m excited to introduce you to the amazing Michelle Le…
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On Feb. 23, had Debbie Friedman lived, she would have turned 75. I am proud to have a tiny part in preserving her legacy. Debbie was truly an incredible talent,and even more,a role model for those who believed in change, inclusion, and kindness. She will be a blessing. www.karben.com/debbiessong
#giveaway!! Looking for a fun board book? Look no further! ellenleventhal.com/2026/02/davi...
David McMullin’s ROCK N ROLL BABY plus a GIVEAWAY!
EL: Hi everyone! You know I love repeat customers, so I am thrilled to welcome back David McMullin to Writing Outside the Lines! His new picture book, Rock n Roll Baby, is a rollicking good time, a…
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Looking for adorable board books? Look no further! #Pruim #Jewishbooks #Boardbooks @barbarakimmel.bsky.social @VardaLivney @NancyChurnin ellenleventhal.com/2026/01/cele...
Celebrate Purim with Nancy Churnin, Varda Livney, and Barbara Kimmel!
EL: Today, we have a triple delight on Writing Outside the Lines. I would like to welcome three talented authors and their delightful board books celebrating Purim. For those who don’t know w…
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kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/h... Another wonderful picture book! @carolmatas.bsky.social @ElisaVavouri #Karbenpublishing
Holiday Book Extravaganza: • KAI AND THE GOBLEM by Carol Matas
Carol Matas has a new picture book, KAI AND THE GOBLEM, illustrated by Elisa Vavouri and published by Kar-Ben Publishing on November 4th, 2025. They have agreed to share a copy with one lucky win…
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/12/joy-... Don't miss the wonderful new Hanukkah book by Joy Preble!
Joy Preble, LOST AND FOUND HANUKKAH and a special GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited to welcome my friend, Joy Preble, to the blog today. I first knew Joy as a prolilfic YA writer, then I got to really know her when she was working at my local indie, Brazos Bookstor…
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Another adorable book by @sophiagholz.bsky.social! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/b...
Book Giveaway: ARLO by Sophia Gholz
Sophia Gholz has a new picture book, ARLO, illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, and published by Sleeping Bear Press on August 1st, 2025. SBP has agreed to send a copy to the one lucky winner in the US.…
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What the world needs now is HEARTS! Read all about it. ellenleventhal.com/2025/11/happ...
Happy Book Birthday to Cindy Williams Schrauben and HANK’S CHANGE OF HEART, plus a Giveaway!
It’s a HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY sort of day! I’m thrilled to introduce Cindy Williams Schrauben and her newest book, Hank’s Change of Heart, beautifully illustrated by Sasha Richards. …
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kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/b... Such a great book by @rachelleburk.bsky.social and Abigail Lashbrook. #Happybirthdaytoyou
Book Giveaway: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU by Rachelle Burk
Rachelle Burk has a new picture book, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, illustrated by Abigail Lashbrook and published by Creston Books on September 9th. Rachelle has agreed to share a copy with one lucky win…
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Book Giveaway: FAIRY GODBUBBIE’S SHABBAT by Ann Diament Koffsky
Ann Diament Koffsky has written and illustrated a new picture book, FAIRY GODBUBBIE’S SHABBAT, and published by Intergalactic Afikoman on September 9, 2025. Ann has agreed to share a copy wit…
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/10/darl... Enter to win a copy of this amazing book! #Ecuador #Holocaust #Friendship
Darlene Campos, THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, plus a GIVEAWAY!
I’m excited to welcome fellow Houstonian and new friend, Darlene Campos, to the blog today. Her newest middle-grade book, The Center of the Earth, tells the story of best friends during a ter…
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This looks like an amazing book! Great interview! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/b...
Book Giveaway: SIDEWALK CHALK by Jen Fier Jasinski
WE HAVE A BIRTHDAY BOOK! Jen Fier Jasinski has a new picture book, SIDEWALK CHALK, Illustrated by Lea Marie Ravotti and published today, Sep 23, 2025, by Gnome Road Publishing. They have agreed to …
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/09/kate... Did you know that cheetahs have returned to India? Did you even know they were gone for a while? Check out this wonderful book by @KateRietema!
Kate Rietema, CHEETAHS RETURN TO INDIA: THE STORY OF AASHA AND PAVAN and a GIVEAWAY!
EL: Today, I’m happy to welcome author Kate Rietema to the blog. One of my favorite aspects of writing this blog is meeting all the wonderful authors I encounter. Welcome to Writing Outside …
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Don't miss this wonderful book and a chance for a great prize! #kidlit #science #disabilities ellenleventhal.com/2025/08/dann...
Danna Zeiger, REWRITING THE RULES, plus a GIVEAWAY!
Another day, another interview with a wonderful author! Rewriting the Rules, written by Danna Zeiger and beautifully illustrated by Josee Bisaillon, is a lovely and important picture book biography…
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Read about the woven trees of India and win a book! ellenleventhal.com/2025/08/sand...
Sandhya Acharya, LIVING BRIDGES: THE HIDDEN WORLD OF INDIA’S WOVEN TREES and a GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited to chat with Sandhya Acharya about her newest book, LIVING BRIDGES: THE HIDDEN WORLD OF INDIA’S WOVEN TREES, beautifully illustrated by Avani Dwivedi. What a gorgeous b…
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A few more days to get in on this giveaway! ellenleventhal.com/2025/08/lind...
Lindsay Leslie, Geeta Ladi, and GUS “HEARTS” THE BUS! Plus a great GIVEAWAY!
Yay! If you follow this blog, you’ll notice there are a lot more posts this summer than usual. I’m thrilled that so many wonderful children’s books are being released. Today, we&#…
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Book Giveaway: GUTS FOR GLORY by Joanna Lapita
Here is Joanna Lapita’s debut nonfiction picture book, GUTS FOR GLORY, that she wrote and illustrated. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers published it on February 27, 2024. They have agreed to …
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/07/heat... So sorry to cut off Heather's beautiful face, but if you click this, you'll see her and learn about her wonderful picture book, GILBERT AND THE GHOST. It's not scary, by the way. Good luck on winning and AMA call with her too! #picturebooks #lonliness #writing
Heather Stigall Talks about GILBERT AND THE GHOST plus a Giveaway!
Welcome, everyone! Another day, another fabulous book to talk about. I’m so happy to welcome Heather Stigall to Writing Outside the Lines today. I fell in love with her picture book, Gilbert …
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/07/once... Please comment on this post to get in the running for this beautiful book! (But first read this "twice as much fun" post!)
A New Anniversary Edition of ONCE UPON a TWISTED TALE by Gayle Krause and Caroline O’Neal plus a GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited to share this special blog post today because it will be double the fun! I’m chatting with Gayle Krause, the author of the very clever Once Upon a Twisted Tale, along with the…
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/06/auth... Don't miss a chance to win this great prize!
Author/Illustrator, Laura Smetana, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY, and a Giveaway!
I’m excited to welcome author/illustrator Laura Smetana, to the blog today. I am in awe of people who can write gorgeous text and illustrate it just as beautifully. Laura is no exception. Her…
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/06/jenn... Don't miss entering to win this adorable book!
Jenna Beatrice talks about ANNABELLE AND THE SPAGHETTI CONFETTI SURPRISE plus a Giveaway!
I’m thrilled to welcome Jenna Beatrice to the blog today. Her adorable book, Annabelle and the Spaghetti Confetti Surprise will put a smile on your face, for sure. Annabelle, party planner e…
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Another new, wonderful book! Read all about it here and maybe win a copy! @songjudaemicke.bsky.social ellenleventhal.com/2025/05/song...
Songju Daemicke talks about Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope and a Giveaway
Grace could hardly believe it when her teacher gave her a book– to keep! Grace was eight years old and never owned a book. So begins Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope, written by Songju Daemic…
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ellenleventhal.com/2025/03/chan... Just a few more days for this giveaway! Comment on the blog post now to get in the running. @chanastiefel.bsky.social #Kidlit #picturebooks #Aviation
Chana Stiefel and LET’S FLY: BARRINGTON IRVING’S RECORD-BREAKING FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD Plus a Giveaway!
Another day, another amazing author and friend. I am thrilled to introduce you to Chana Stiefel. She is the author of MANY amazing books, but today we’ll discuss her collaboration with Barrin…
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Don't miss this opportunity to win this new book by @chanastiefel.bsky.social, Barrington Irving, and Shamar Kinight-Justice ellenleventhal.com/2025/03/chan...
Chana Stiefel and LET’S FLY: BARRINGTON IRVING’S RECORD-BREAKING FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD Plus a Giveaway!
Another day, another amazing author and friend. I am thrilled to introduce you to Chana Stiefel. She is the author of MANY amazing books, but today we’ll discuss her collaboration with Barrin…
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Thank you, Christel Lee at H.O Whitehurst Elementary for inviting me to your school. I wish I could have been there in person, but this was fun. #Schoolvisits #picturebooks #Virtualfun
